| Aside from smoking, cigars also provide great | | | | inadequate. Most often, the complaint is that the cut is |
| occasions for debate. Among the most passionate | | | | rather sloppy compared to the ultra-clean lines offered |
| debates are those which deal with the best way to | | | | by a guillotine-style cigar cutter. This may come down |
| cut a cigar before smoking it. Not only are there | | | | to one's technique but oftentimes it is simply a question |
| several different types of cutters on the market, there | | | | of the smoker's preference. |
| are multiple types of lighters with cigar cutter | | | | Some guillotine cutters have double edges. These are |
| implements attached. There are numerous options | | | | provided on some lighters but it is much more common |
| available for such lighters which include all of the major | | | | to see the single-edge models. This is simply a question |
| types of cigar cutters. Choosing one or another may | | | | of safety. Because the lighter is commonly carried in |
| require defending one's choice! | | | | one's pocket, there is always the chance that one |
| Cigar lighters are their own specialty field and the | | | | may cut themselves when blindly digging for the |
| same characteristic extends to cigar cutters. Some | | | | device. Whichever type of cutter is chosen, one must |
| individuals prefer guillotine cutters that offer a very | | | | make certain that they take care of it as they would |
| clean and precise cut. Others will only use a guillotine | | | | any other quality smoking implement. |
| with a double edge because of their preference for | | | | A dull cigar cutter not only compromises the cut of the |
| very large cigars. Some smokers prefer scissors-type | | | | cigar but can actually provide a hazard to the user. Dull |
| cutters which require a bit more skill to use than their | | | | blades are much more likely to slip which can result in |
| guillotine cousins. No matter what one's preference, | | | | mishaps. Users are very much encouraged to make |
| there is likely a lighter available. | | | | certain that their lighter's cigar cutter is kept sharp and |
| There are those individuals who prefer a scissor-style | | | | clean. This ensures the longest possible service life, the |
| cutter. These devices are among the oldest types on | | | | best cuts and the most safety for the user. |
| the market and some users find the cuts they produce | | | | |